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Accy cyclist
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- The hills of Accrington
The Bourton shoe gets very good reviews! Some saying it's the best shoe they've ever owned or worn. They first came out in 1937 it says on their write up, so they've been around now for 89 years. The Bourton country shoe is available in quite a few colours, as well as available in suede leather. I'd say those navy blue ones are my favourite ones. The write up recommends that you go down a half size when buying them, so with my size 10 now sold out I can buy the 9.5 size still available. Have you ever owned a pair @Webbo2: ?
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No. Although I do have 2 pairs of Trickers both size 8, however one a pair of loafers I reckon I could have come down half a size.
Accy cyclist
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How about one of these for peak eccentricity, and dare I say style!🤔 The gold tassle is detachable, should you feel like backing down slightly in your eccentric appearance.🧐
https://www.lockhatters.com/products/mens-black-embroidered-cotton-velvet-smoking-cap
https://www.lockhatters.com/products/mens-black-embroidered-cotton-velvet-smoking-cap
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Profpointy
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I like the idea but don't quite have the nerve. I doubt Mrs PP would approve either
Who would see it as it’s supposed to worn post your evening meal when the gentleman retire to drink Port and smoke cigars. You don’t wear it outside.
Accy cyclist
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True about only wearing inside, but I doubt many, if any would know the smoking hat etiquette rules.🧐 I suppose it could be worn outside, but only on dry days as rain would affect the hat's shape and affect the hat's texture.🤔🧐
But could you live with shame if you met a gentlemans gentleman who knew the etiquette and they gave you a look.
Think what would Jeeves say.🤣🤣
Accy cyclist
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He would raise his left eyebrow, to give you a certain look!🧐😏
Accy cyclist
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As you've probably guessed, I'm after something eye catching and eccentric looking, but that smoking hat is quite expensive, though Peter Christian sells them for £40 without embroidery, which to me takes a lot away from the hat's/cap's appearance. Now this French pith is quite eccentric, but much less in price than the smoking hat/cap.🤔
French Pith Helmet - Khaki – Village Hats https://share.google/iKKQNBHQTQBJA4JW2
French Pith Helmet - Khaki – Village Hats https://share.google/iKKQNBHQTQBJA4JW2
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DRM
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Blimey, you'd look like you'd gone AWOL from the North Vietnamese Army, circa 1968
It would show him up for the imposter that he really is, never again would accy be able to show his face in the Accrington Gentleman's Club.
It'd probably be so bad that he'd have to go and join the Foreign Legion.
Accy cyclist
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I've found these, made in Hamburg where my grandma was born in 1900, so it must be a lucky omen!🧐 They are a lot less in price than those Lock & Co ones and although probably not as well made, who'd know anyway. Plus the Lock & Co one comes with a hat box which I bet puts 50 quid on the cost. One thing I don't need is another hat box, as I have 4 or 5 in my flat from previous hat purchases that have never had the hat put back into them since the hats arrived. The quilted one is going on for approaching 40 quid more than the other one, but I think the 'plain' one looks slightly better.🤔 I'd like some gold embroidery, but on the plus side purple is one of my favourite colours!🧐
https://baturina-homewear.com/produ...otton-velvet-with-gold-tassel/?v=7885444af42e
https://baturina-homewear.com/produ...elvet-purple-with-gold-tassel/?v=7885444af42e
https://baturina-homewear.com/produ...otton-velvet-with-gold-tassel/?v=7885444af42e
https://baturina-homewear.com/produ...elvet-purple-with-gold-tassel/?v=7885444af42e
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Accy cyclist
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I bought these the other day.
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/sh...5re1Pjr0RgqXHWzjQOw2_SdCEmYcTc1BoCV84QAvD_BwE
They seem well made and the sole doesn't bend too easily which is a good sign. I noticed the emblem on the right shoe's sole is slightly faded compared to the left shoe. Could this mean they are slight seconds I wonder? 🤔
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/sh...5re1Pjr0RgqXHWzjQOw2_SdCEmYcTc1BoCV84QAvD_BwE
They seem well made and the sole doesn't bend too easily which is a good sign. I noticed the emblem on the right shoe's sole is slightly faded compared to the left shoe. Could this mean they are slight seconds I wonder? 🤔
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Accy cyclist
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